Demagnifying the Windows Vista Magnifier

Q. I’m exploring Windows Vista and decided to start the Magnifier to see what it was all about, and after seeing what it is and does, I find I don’t need it. Now each time I re-boot it comes up, which is very distracting and unnecessary. How do I keep it from coming up each time I start my computer?

A. The Magnifier in Windows Vista can be a useful tool as it allows you to zoom into sections of your display, making things easier to view.

The can be especially helpful to those of us in deep denial about our failing eyesight and who like to keep our monitor resolutions set high.

To access the Magnifier, open up the Control Panel and look for the Ease of Access Center and double click it. In here you will see the Start Magnifier icon. Leave that alone and go on down the screen until you see Make the computer easier to see under Explore all settings heading.

Click on Make the computer easier to see and uncheck Turn on Magnifier and that should do it.